Curing Blindness: Meet a Doctor Transforming Thousands of Lives

In southern Africa, Namibian ophthalmologist Helena Ndume has earned the nickname “Dr. Miracle.” In alliance with SEE International, she has performed sight-restoring surgeries—free of charge—for more than 35,000 men, women, and children. In 2015, she was the first awardee of the United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize for her dedicated service to humanity. In this short film from Blue Chalk Media, meet the woman who is transforming the lives of so many people in her homeland.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.

Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email sfs@natgeo.com to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at documentary.com

Curing Blindness: Meet a Doctor Transforming Thousands of Lives

In southern Africa, Namibian ophthalmologist Helena Ndume has earned the nickname “Dr. Miracle.” In alliance with SEE International, she has performed sight-restoring surgeries—free of charge—for more than 35,000 men, women, and children. In 2015, she was the first awardee of the United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize for her dedicated service to humanity. In this short film from Blue Chalk Media, meet the woman who is transforming the lives of so many people in her homeland.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.

Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email sfs@natgeo.com to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at documentary.com